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Fire district acts to slow spending

Original post made
on Mar 17, 2009

Bracing for potential tough financial times ahead, the board of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, during a special Feb. 24 meeting, unanimously approved six resolutions aimed at slowing spending and sending a message to the public.

Didn't hear brave Mr. Carpenter recommend all those employee reductions he so arrogantly pushes on other agencies. And you know, we had a fire downtown today and we should be pleased with the response. Very pleased. My commendations to the bravey fire and police personnel for stepping up and protecting us again.

Peter, operational cuts and delayed spending are just the same alternatives you eschewed against our council only a few weeks ago...

Posted by Not True
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Mar 17, 2009 at 2:21 pm

I don't think being fiscally responsible, and delving into the detail on costs associated with a budget deficit is "arrogant". I think Peter watches out for our tax dollar, and is actually the individual responsible for questioning the union's actions and contracts for the Fire District, when no one else will. Thank you Peter for being an independent voice of reason!